Cardoso hails ‘fantastic’ Mkhulise after late Sundowns heroics

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso praised midfielder Sphelele Mkhulise's late brace that secured a dramatic 3-2 win over TS Galaxy in a Betway Premiership match at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old was substituted in after the hour mark, coming on for Gomolemo Kekana with the score tied at 1-1. Galaxy took the lead with 13 minutes left, but Mkhulise scored twice to snatch victory for Sundowns in a five-goal thriller.

Cardoso expressed his admiration for Mkhulise, calling him a "fantastic player and a fantastic boy." The coach is optimistic about Sundowns' league campaign, which started on a positive note after they narrowly lost the title to Orlando Pirates last season. He aims to dominate South African football and tighten up defensively after conceding four goals in their first two matches.